Cute, right? It’s a Windsor Loveseat by Smith & Hawken. They were out of stock, so I got a rain check. Great, except when I called today to check stock, I noticed that the rain check is for the wrong item. And it isn’t listed on the website. And there was a lot of confusion in the store when I asked for the rain check in the first place, and I don’t know if we’ll actually be able to get a hold of one (or possibly two) of these.

We just bought a set from Target and had a similar problem. When we went the display was the only love seat they had left, but they told us they couldn’t sell it to us even though the didn’t know when they would have more in stock. My mother in law went straight to the help desk and politely explained to the general manager that we would be very grateful if they could part with the floor model (especially since it’s for a product they don’t even have) and she didn’t even bat an eyelash before saying, “Well of course I’ll sell it to you.” Hope that helps and good luck!

I actually like the IKEA option better. The target one looks a little too much living room for me. Plus, if you get two of the IKEA ones they’re really versatile cause you don’t have to push them together and use them as a bench all the time. I like to rearrange every now and then so that’s definitely what I would go for. I also like the warmer color better, the black is a little harsh.

I think the Windsor pc. is a bit more substantial looking. The cushions look to be twice the thickness, the structure looks to be of higher quality. Also, I’m loving the front legs and slight sweep of the arms. I am smitten with Smith & Hawkins. We bought a bench from our local S&H store before it went out of business… classic, timeless & great quality. Sad it went out.

The love seat is on the website, but only as part of the entire “conversation set” (2 chairs, coffee table, love seat). I need some porch and back patio furniture, but can’t decide if I want something like the Windsor, or wicker.

Amanda

April 19, 2010 at 3:39 pm

I loved the Target one when I saw it in the store too…but the back is really upright compared to the seat…too severe of an angle I think. Even though the cushion is thick, it really isn’t very comfortable. Very cute though..and sometimes that wins!

You made my day, Nicole. Thank you so much!
I am looking for furnitures for our “Garden-Lounge” and haven´t found the right ones yet. To be honest, i didn´t have ikea on my mind, don´t know, why…. But these seats are so beautiful. (I like them more than the target-loveseat, by the way)

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